After reading many threads about the best rear and front tires, I decided to research the Arachnid VEE Rubber tires and found them on sale on the motorcycle super store. Since I only have 5300 miles on my 14 RTL and the OEM tires still look good, I decided to buy a new rear and two front tires. I hope I have not jinxed myself, and the new tires sit pretty in my garage until needed. The most important thing is I have the new tires when I need them and I won't read "back ordered." Good sale at motorcycle superstore, if you are interested.
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ARACHNID VEE RUBBER TIRES
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billybovine
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I just looked at the web site and there was no listing for 15 inch fronts for 2013 and later Spyders.
Did you get the right front tires?
Did you get the right front tires?
Bob Denman
New member
Did you also get the tires with the newer compound, that have a higher capacity rating? :dontknow:
Bob Denman
New member
:thumbup: They HAVE promised that the 15" fronts are coming...
...any day now! :shocked:
...any day now! :shocked:
Bob Denman
New member
This was posted a couple of weeks ago; I hope that it helps! :thumbup:
"#V35001 is original fronts 165/65 R 14 the old front is rated 47 H
#V35002 is original rear 225/50 R15 the old rear is rated 68 H
The new ones are
#V35003 is the new fronts 165/55 R15 the new front is rated 55H
#V35004 is new rear for the 1330 225/50 R15 the new rear is rated 80 H"
"#V35001 is original fronts 165/65 R 14 the old front is rated 47 H
#V35002 is original rear 225/50 R15 the old rear is rated 68 H
The new ones are
#V35003 is the new fronts 165/55 R15 the new front is rated 55H
#V35004 is new rear for the 1330 225/50 R15 the new rear is rated 80 H"
If you got the Vee Rubber V35004 it is this years tire, just put one on the F3 at 10,000 miles..
trikermutha
New member
Been running mine rear vee rubber now for over 1400 miles and still look like new.. time will tell on mileage.. Definitely a stiffer tire compared to stock
I have one of the 35004's waiting to be put on for my 2014 RT. However, I don't know that Vee has discontinued the 35002. I would not rely on the mfr date, which is on the side of the tire, but would rely on the load rating on the sidewall of the tire. If your new tire is an 80H, it's good for the RT. If it's the 68H, it's good for the RS but too low for the RT. I would guess, in my opinion, that they may continue the 35002 for the RS's. The stiffer, higher load-rated 35004 might be too stiff for the RS. So my advice to den2614 is to check the load rating on the sidewall.
SpyderAnn01
Active member
If you are running the Arachnid rear be sure to run at least 30 psi in it. I have had 2 of them and at 28 psi the tread will wear out on the sides of the tire. I have one on my Spyder now and have been running 30 since I put it on and so far, with 2,000 miles on it, it looks to be wearing evenly. This tire is the 80H rating but was manufactured in early 14 so it probably isn't the newest compound.
What tire pressure are you running...I'm running 25psi on my vee rubber and I have 1000 miles on it so far and I can't feel too much different from stock tire...except it seems to wear better
trikermutha
New member
So far 25psi but may up it a bit..You can run them anywhere from 25 to 30psi. I can tell on the bumps also versus the stock I had on mine.
I can tell on cornering its more responsive..Have run on wet roads but no rain driving yet..
In the winter I may change the fronts to Vee Rubber..
SpyderAnn01
Active member
Guys, I'm on my third Arachnid and I am here to tell you that you need to run at least 30 psi or it will wear out on the outer edges. :banghead:
trikermutha
New member
COPY THAT 30PSI :thumbup:
Live and Learn,
Finally opened the new 225/50/R15 tire that I received from Mcy Super Store. Well low and behold, it's a 68H tire. I called CS and even after I told him that I specifically stated I have a 14 RTL, he sent me the wrong tire. Well it turns out that the 68H is the only tire they have for the Spyder. Live and learn. At least I don't have to pay for return shipping. Oh well, guess I'll research the General
Defender.
Question: I just measured the tire treads on the OEM tires. The rear has 5mm tread and the fronts have 6mm tread left. Am I good for awhile? I have 5,500 miles on them. Thanks from a member who has learned to not trust salesman.
Finally opened the new 225/50/R15 tire that I received from Mcy Super Store. Well low and behold, it's a 68H tire. I called CS and even after I told him that I specifically stated I have a 14 RTL, he sent me the wrong tire. Well it turns out that the 68H is the only tire they have for the Spyder. Live and learn. At least I don't have to pay for return shipping. Oh well, guess I'll research the General
Defender.
Question: I just measured the tire treads on the OEM tires. The rear has 5mm tread and the fronts have 6mm tread left. Am I good for awhile? I have 5,500 miles on them. Thanks from a member who has learned to not trust salesman.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
this tire
Actually the General Altimax RT - 43 had better performance numbers for anti-hydroplaning, wet and dry traction than the Defender. Plus it's quite a bit less money, there are quite few people here using this tire now ........................Mike :thumbup:
Glad you checked. If you have 5mm tread in the center, you've got lots of time left. Why not find another vendor who has the proper Arachnid? There are a couple in this thread that have gotten them -- send them a PM and ask where they got them. I got mine direct from Vee Rubber as part of a compensation program (that means "free") so I didn't have to go thru a vendor.
Will do. Thanks. We're all so used to seeing the Kenda's worn in the center that it's hard to imagine being worn on the edges. Now if only we could even that out...:roflblack: Your 30psi may just do that.
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